Willie Nelson Covers Coldplay’s “The Scientist”

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The band has more than a decade’s worth of popular singles, but one of their most poignant is “The Scientist” from A Rush of Blood to the Head. Now, iconic country legend [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]Willie Nelson[/lastfm] has covered that track, as a statement against industrial farming.

Coldplay’s haunting classic ‘The Scientist’ is performed by country music legend Willie Nelson for the soundtrack of the short film entitled, “Back to the Start.” The film, by film-maker Johnny Kelly, depicts the life of a farmer as he slowly turns his family farm into an industrial animal factory before seeing the errors of his ways and opting for a more sustainable future.

Both the film and the soundtrack were commissioned by Chipotle to emphasize the importance of developing a sustainable food system.

You can download “The Scientist” by Willie Nelson on iTunes with label and artist proceeds benefit The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

During [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]Snoop Dogg[/lastfm]’s Live on Letterman performance, Willie Nelson made a guest appearance. Will he show up for Coldplay? Check out their stream of the full show live from New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater online and on-air Tuesday, September 20th at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT.
While you’re here, watch the original video for Coldplay’s “The Scientist.”

Don’t forget to watch Coldplay Live on Letterman September 20th, presented by AT&T- rethink possible.